The stopper has seized his chance for the Clarets since Tom Heaton was injured in September

With no game this weekend for Burnley, Pope is now counting down the seconds until he joins up with the rest of Southgate’s men, which also includes team-mate and fellow new boy James Tarkowski, at St. George’s Park.

Pope added: “It’s the top of the game and the pinnacle of where you can get to, so to be called up for your country is a massive honour.”

And after his dramatic rise, few would bet against him topping this current high by earning himself a seat on the plane to this summer's World Cup in Russia.

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